[dharder]

... or something called something like it.

I talked to someone at the Inland Revenue helpline the other day, and she said that you can only apply for this once you've been a resident in NZ for the previous 12 months. You would then get it retrospectively, but not before the 12 months are up.

Do others have experience with this? Does it sound right? I probably won't apply until the new tax year now anyway, too complicated with the UK wages and all, and after that have my partner apply as the main applicant (who is a New Zealander, apparently that makes all the difference). But I hadn't heard of the 12 months requirement for non New Zealand citizens.

Anyone dealt with this?

Daniela

[jackie m]

Hi Daniela

We got tax credits as soon as hubby started work. Only 4 weeks after arriving. So would try speaking to someone else.

Jackie

ps found them really helpful could even tell me what we would recieve unlike the UK system :(

[marcia]

Another jobsworth spouting rubbish!!!!

Claim as soon as you start working, if you have a local WINZ office they will also photocopy all the documents you have to produce free of charge!

[peebles16]

Just phoned them today as OH started work couple of weeks ago and was told the same - start claiming now and no questions about previous Uk earnings etc

Karen

[pieeater]

Claim now if your'e working and paying tax.We didn't realise we would be elligable and then went back three years and got paid out.

[Lupin]

Marcia's right- you've spoken to a jobsworth (like the policeman who informed me I needed a Kiwi driving license from day 1 as I intended to stay here). We made our claim from our motel room because we came out here with a $40K salary and we budgeted for it and needed it. With PR you are entitled from day 1.

[bartons]

Here's the link to the Inland Revenue information:
http://www.ird.govt.nz/wff-tax-credits/entitlement/who-qualifies/eligibility/
Not particularly enlightening, but yes, with a blue-stickered child in tow you can claim from day 1.